Wrighty_1988
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Ive found two suspension kits on the internet for around the same price and they are also the price im looking to spend.
Im wondering which would be the better kit, im looking for a ride that isnt wallowy but a nice tight ride. Both of the kits are 60mm.
The first kit is the Bilstein Kit from www.tuning.co.uk they are black on colour and can be mine for around £230 inc VAT and Postage
"Full suspension kit for all Corsa B models including Sport & GSi. The kit includes four lowered and uprated springs and all four uprated Bilstein shock absorbers. Available in two heights: Mega Gas lowers by up to 40mm and Ultra Low by up to 60mm"
The one im looking at is the Ultra Low.
The 2nd Kit is the Apex Sport Suspension Kit from Regal
2nd Suspension Kit
This can be mine all in for £224
Could anyone suggest which kits would be the better? and reasons why would be very appreciated, Thanks.
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j7 gkk
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i used to have 60mm apex suspension on one of my old sports, and it was probably the best al round suspension kit ive had, the ride isnt bouncy it isnt hard as nails like my coilovers or gmax kit and handled great, ive never had bilstien, but ahve heard they are quite good
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Wrighty_1988
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Looks, like favour is on the Apex for the moment, wonder if the Bilstein can bring it back round ? 
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Butler
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Definately bilstein 
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Rhino
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The bilstein kit your looking it it harsh. i've got it on my other sport and im thinkin of changing them soon.
Yellow Bilsteins are the best imo. but agine there a bit more cash.
interested to know what Apex is like.
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Wrighty_1988
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Seems its pretty mixed at the mo  Was hoping to order one tonight, i Might Side with the Apex and order that set, but i dont want to drop a bollock and get the lesser of the two.
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Wrighty_1988
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Just tried to order from Regal seems they dont accept Maestro cards but they take switch cards, i thought they were both the same ?. Went on www.tuning.co.uk and its the same there. Anyone know of a site that does these kits for the same prices ?
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Robin
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Bilstein. No question.
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Dave A
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not the black bilsteins though! they arent great at all. they are OE spec replacement shocks with springs made by a company called TERRA.
get the bilstein b10 or b12 kits or if you can find it a sprintline kit. these are the ultimate in fixed rate kits.
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alistairolsen
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apex over the black billies. Yellow billies are in a league of their own
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Fad
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Billies no question is standard equipment on many sport range cars, just with after market kits expect a harsh as fook ride 
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CorsAsh
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What Fad said. Mine loves being chucked into corners, holds on really well, but dont expect your gf to enjoy it as the ride will make her boobs hurt...
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Wrighty_1988
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Kewl, i ordered the billies not so long ago, i can take a harsh ride, i want the car to look low more than owt, standard suspension is way to high.
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mav
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I had Apex on my old 1.6 sport and had no problems at all..
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty_1988
Kewl, i ordered the billies not so long ago, i can take a harsh ride, i want the car to look low more than owt, standard suspension is way to high.
really bad choice. as I said above they are OE spec dampers with cheap non brand springs. I can buy these sets in at £120. shock bodies arent even bilstein they are made by a company called De-Carbon and stickered up as bilstein.
for budget suspension spax is the best choice.
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Marc
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Bilstein definatley.
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Dave A
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bilstein yellows = yes.
bilstein blacks= no no no no no! for the reason I mentioned above
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Wrighty_1988
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shame i cant get a refund now, i bought em b4 the bad post started commin
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Dave A
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how much did you pay?
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Wrighty_1988
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230
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Dave A
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had an enquiry about these today from a user on here as I have an account with the company that distributes them in the uk. sorry but:
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Bilstein Streetline Suspension Kit. Lowers by 60mm approx.
The Streetline kit consists of four Original Equipment (OE) Spec...
CORSA 1.2i-1.6i EX 1.4Si/1.6GSi : 3/93-99
ONLY £180.00 (inc VAT)
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thats the RRP as well. I buy them at £120+vat and can sell them on here for about £160 delivered. sorry but thought id mention it incase someone else wanted some
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Wrighty_1988
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poo
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Dave A
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who did you buy them from and did you use a credit card?
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Wrighty_1988
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www.tuning.co.uk and yes a maestro card
I got 1-2 day postage so i reckon they have alreayd been sent
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Wrighty_1988
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We want you to be completely satisfied with all the goods that you order from On-Line Auto Sport Ltd. If the goods that you receive are not acceptable for any reason then return the items unused in the original packaging, in perfect condition, within 7 days for a refund or exchange - it's your choice. You will be responsible for all carriage charges.
Might end up having a drive.
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